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Civil societies defend Ford Foundation after Ruto offensive

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Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei. [Courtesy]

Civic organisations have denied government claims that they are funding protests, saying their financial reports and activities are accessible to the State.

Distancing themselves from the allegations of fuelling violence in the country, the over 20 civil society organisations (CSOs) maintained that the demonstrations are fuelled by President William Ruto's adamance to listen the demands of Kenyans.

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